Windows 7?

Hey guys, I don't know if this has been posted yet, but here goes!

I bought a new computer and I installed SHIII on it, but I can't get it to work.

- OS: Windows 7 (Beta)
- Processor: AMD Phenom X4 955 Black Edition (Quadcore)
- Graphics card: SAPPHIRE HD4890 Vapor edition

Error "Can not initialize 3D engine" is what I get...

Could anyone help me out?

-------------------Suggested Fix----------------------------

1. Completely remove SH3, and Starforce:
http://www.onlinesecurity-on.com/protect.phtml?c=55
(execute the application in rar archive sfcdrvrem.rar)

Go to the button of the page and you find the download to remove Starforce.

2. search for
Silent Hunter 3 v1.4b [ENGLISH] No-DVD/Fixed EXE

and download it. Its a zip-file (rld-sh14.rar) containing the following files:
SH3.EXE, MISSIONENGINE.DLL, SIMDATA.DLL, UTILS.DLL & STATEMACHINE.DLL

3. Install SH3 and remove the disc from the drive after installation, make sure the game does NOT run after installation.

4. Patch to 1.4b (execute application silent_hunter_3_dvd_1.4b_emea) and make sure the game doesn't start after patching.

5. Extract the contents of the zip-file into SH3's install directory and let it overwrite the files it needs to overwrite.

6. At this point you should be able to play the game.

By Kentubi1983 Source: Ubiforums

[SteveW1]

Are your Grapics drivers upto date ( have you downloaded the latest set) or are they the ones on a disc you get with the card?

I'm running Win 7RC1 and SH3 runs perfectly with my ATI HD 3850.

Steve

[The Butcher]

Steuner welcome to Subsim.
I'm running the RC 64bit and get the "Cannot initialize 3D engine" error as well. I have a 4890 updated with the latest Catalyst driver.

@SteveW1 which version of RC are you running? also is the Ubisoft folder in the Program Files (x86) folder?

I've got the latest Catalyst drivers

Steuner

bump

[u_tommy]

Just installed on Win7 RC build 7100 i believe, 64 bit version. I'm having no problems. My card is a Nvidia 260. Running smooth.

[The Butcher]

If I change my monitor resolution to 1024X768 the game runs okay. I tried loading a couple of different codec packs but have not found one that will run it at the native 1900X1200.

[Lovit]

resolution change works for me too. I use WIN7 home premium 64bit, any video codecs, but im happyyyyyy

[irish1958]

Originally Posted by The Butcher

If I change my monitor resolution to 1024X768 the game runs okay. I tried loading a couple of different codec packs but have not found one that will run it at the native 1900X1200.

On my rig with windows7, the game plays at 4/3 at 1024x768; If I set my monitor resolution to 1024x800, it runs in full screen.
I have not been able to use the resolution fix. It still runs ar 1024x768 and kills my frame rate.

[Ultrafox]

Guys I had in the past a working SH3 on my Vista and now Im having difficulties with my Win 7 OS. I did not use the so called patched version of SH3 but its from a standard box; and I always patched it myself using the patch from the greywolves site.

I did all the stuff except the screenres setting; cuz I had no probs with the wide res screen earlier.

But my main problem is; whatever I try to do; I still getting that protection system that "this application can be run with a release version of MS Win 95 98 etc etc....only; Its a small grey popbox.

Well; I thought if I can run starforce remover OR updater I should be able to get rid of that error but when I run those 2; it says : "there are no drivers to remove OR there are no drivers to update.

Any solution to get rid of this protection system message?

Any chance of doing a sticky in the forum for all the SHIII issues with win7 like there is with vista. (I know there is the hardware forum but that is less specific)

[nikbear]

I'm seriously thinking of moving to Win7,but......these problems that some people are having are putting me off I mean,SH3/GWX/SH3Cmdr is a life saver! without that I'd go insane So is the problem to do with old versions that need to be patched and have S/F
Also,what is the correct procedure to install SH3/GWX using Win7
Those who are running it successfully would they mind giving us all who wish to follow the same route the benefit of there experience?
Any help or guidance greatly appreciated

[tomfon]

Originally Posted by nikbear

Also,what is the correct procedure to install SH3/GWX using Win7

I really don't know if there is a ''correct'' procedure. It seems quite obscured for the time being and for the most part everyone tries to make the game work on his own. I, for example, run Win7 x64. I have two hards disks installed. I installed SH3, GWX3 and SH3Cmdr on the one where the OS isn't installed. Thats all. Though it works fine i consider myself lucky i haven't faced a serious problem. I only face a minor sound issue which probably has to do with hardware acceleration but i found a way to reduce its effect.

[TarJak]

I found some info here: http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...2-59hz-30.html

About the 59Mhz problem. There is a kind of solution but so far it isn't working for me. The game loads but I get a blank screen instead of the loading screen and then I hear the music but get no video.

Still trying to find a way of making this work. Any ideas are welcome.

Bad news, guys: NVIDIA knows about this 59Hz problem and they say that it is up to Microsoft to fix it.
Yes, and Microsoft says that this is a feature - not a bug.

Check out the Nvidia Release Notes for Driver Vesion 196.21

(See Windows 7 Limitations under page 17)

and Microsoft's KB2006076.

[SeaWolf U-57]

Originally Posted by TarJak

I found some info here: http://www.sevenforums.com/graphic-c...2-59hz-30.html

About the 59Mhz problem. There is a kind of solution but so far it isn't working for me. The game loads but I get a blank screen instead of the loading screen and then I hear the music but get no video.

Still trying to find a way of making this work. Any ideas are welcome.

I take it you read this thread

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=159599